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Replying To Alwaysencourage: "Thomas Farthing I think I'd his name and he is playing rugby still last time I heard" Haven't heard him near side Connacht side but they are losing a few young scrum halves this summer around his age.
Walsh from Moycullen has made bench for a few Connacht games only 19 but a giant
jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1923 - 03/02/2026 07:47:58
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John Daly the best footballing centre half back in the country, he's a huge loss under these new rules. Very few players can kick a long pass like him, if and its a big if he can get fit to play any part of a game its a big plus. He offers something totally different which is something a panel needs.
2 games in Joyce will be delighted so far, all the debutants have had some sort of impact.
TheBishop (Galway) - Posts: 303 - 03/02/2026 09:26:10
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Replying To AnCrúiscínLán: "Midfield is the one area Galway need to focus on. We have some big men around the area but not consistent good fielders. Andy Murnin gave an exhibition of the skill yesterday, and imo there's no reason several Galway players shouldn't be able to do the same. I think McGlinchey has this skill in his locker, as does Darcy. O'Laoi has improved a lot, contributes on the scoreboard and hopefully he can stay injury free. It was great to see Tuam and Dunmore represented yesterday and proving so influential." Bhí Ó Laoí iontach sa chead leath! I actually think hes a better wing back at IC than a forward, he has the pace, can spot a pass and generally does the right thing with the ball. Thought he could have had another point but he didn't back himself. That first goal was all ó Laoí, he collect the ball in his own half, brough it up the field 1-1 than layed on the pass for the goal.
The_DOC (Galway) - Posts: 833 - 03/02/2026 10:08:58
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Dont think farthing has kicked an o neills since his man of the match performance in all ireland minor final win. Hes on his second year with connacht academy and would need to be making inroads next season there if he's going to play on for connacht as two of their 4 scrum halves are leaving at end of season. If he was let go form connacht next year im sure PJ or whoever is in place at that time would have a look at him and see if he has the ability to adapt to intercounty game. he was teak tough as a corner back from what i remember of him
Gaagael15 (Galway) - Posts: 28 - 03/02/2026 10:16:12
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Replying To Marooned: "As Maurice Brosnan said in the Examiner today, Galway's problem is when they go long they lose kickouts and when they go short they get turned over too often coming out of defence. We don't have that accurate mid range kick into the half back line or midfield as to be honest the keeper isn't capable of it.
All the journalists keep asking PJ about the availability of every player under the sun but I haven't heard anyone ask him about John Daly yet." John Daly was acting as a water boy on the terrace side for the game against Mayo. He must be injured?
Jellybaby (Dublin) - Posts: 378 - 03/02/2026 11:21:08
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Replying To Gaagael15: "Dont think farthing has kicked an o neills since his man of the match performance in all ireland minor final win. Hes on his second year with connacht academy and would need to be making inroads next season there if he's going to play on for connacht as two of their 4 scrum halves are leaving at end of season. If he was let go form connacht next year im sure PJ or whoever is in place at that time would have a look at him and see if he has the ability to adapt to intercounty game. he was teak tough as a corner back from what i remember of him" Many of that u17 winning team refer to Farthing as the best man marker they have ever came across, Cillian Trayers was another big loss from that group, he has had a great start to his IC hurling career so not much hope of seeing him ever come back to the big ball. No updates on the u17 or 20s panels yet, a lot of other countries have released lists already.
WonTon5 (Galway) - Posts: 124 - 03/02/2026 12:35:01
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Replying To WonTon5: "Many of that u17 winning team refer to Farthing as the best man marker they have ever came across, Cillian Trayers was another big loss from that group, he has had a great start to his IC hurling career so not much hope of seeing him ever come back to the big ball. No updates on the u17 or 20s panels yet, a lot of other countries have released lists already." Is there any point in talking about a 17 year old from 3/4 years ago who has not kicked a ball at adult level for a club tea. No doubt he was a great prospect at 17 but he would not be the first or the last "minor" prospect not to make an impact at IC senior level. He has made his decision and best of luck to him but not sure has pulled up any branches with Connacht either.
Eire89 (Galway) - Posts: 465 - 03/02/2026 15:43:57
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Great to get the win up there in Armagh, not an easy place to come out of with the spoils.
Lots of positives but the kickout / gk conundrum is one we just can't seem to get right. Miles too much possession being aimlessly lashed away, you wouldn't allow it as a juvenile club coach if it could be helped, so it's hard to see why we have to tolerate this distinct lack of improvement on this key area at this level.
All Ireland winning Kerry selector last year, James Costello, said that the area they used to swing and then build momentum was to win three or four kickouts in a row and that, he said, could turn any game for them (to be fair, own and opp kickouts). Some pundits are calling the kickout the battleground of the modern game and it's a battle we're repeatedly losing and having to drag ourselves back into contention by other means. The stats don't lie and they're pretty damning for our two outings thus far in Div 1. I'm not sure if our keeper is at this stage capable or the accuracy needed nor of absorbing the repertoire of plays needed to keep mixing it up and retaining possession. There's no perceivable play book there. Honestly guys, the keeper putting the hand up and doing the one side 'overload' or the 'bunch and break' is actually entry level juvenile club stuff now, which you'll see at most U13 games and some U12. It's not within a country mile of where IC kickout strategy and execution needs to be. But still our sideline obstinately persist! I'll say this with certainty - we cannot even consider and will not win any All Ireland unless we see immense improvement on this front.
togoutlads (Galway) - Posts: 1118 - 03/02/2026 19:07:46
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From Armagh match:
Gleeson 4 - First half kickouts were only ok but 2nd half was a disaster and the stats don't lie. They need to try Flaherty for a few games and see if there is an improvement.
Glynn 8 - Rock solid and did as good a job can be done under the rules.
Fitz 6 - Poor on the ball and coughed up a free.
McGrath 7 - Solid enough.
O'Laoi 8 - Created the goal, won a few kickouts scored a point and won some turnovers. Could be championship starter if he keeps it up and stays fit. Very quick player.
McHugh 7 - Won some big turnovers and was driving forward. Needs to add some scoring power.
Molloy 6 - Good goal bullet shot. Lucky not to get black and struggled defensively.
Barret 4 - Took on a shot when recycling would have been better and didn't impact kickouts or midfield.
Kelly 6 - Some good defensive work to prevent goals in 2nd half and got on the ball more in 2nd half. Like McHugh he needs to add some scores.
DOF 5 - Not great and rightly subbed off. Needs to be taking his chance or he will be impact player again.
Mulhearn 5 - One good pass for McDonagh point but silly black card and well marshalled.
Silke 7 - Defensively was good but still no forward attributes.
O McDonagh 7 - No score but the 2 shoulders got our first point and he always showed for the ball. Good start.
Finnerty 10 - Excellent.
F McDonagh 7 - Good point and made himself awkward for Finnerty's goal.
Subs:
McDaid 8 - Instant impact and worked so hard.
Tierney 7 - Great finish for the goal.
McGlinchey 7 - So calm and made an impact.
Walsh 6 - Good point from play but missed a free you would expect him to get.
McGrath 8 - Great point and workrate. Big impact again.
Cogger 5 - Very lucky that Armagh didn't score a goal from his poor handpass from the short kickout.
jobseekersbent (Galway) - Posts: 397 - 04/02/2026 06:19:04
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Replying To Eire89: "Is there any point in talking about a 17 year old from 3/4 years ago who has not kicked a ball at adult level for a club tea. No doubt he was a great prospect at 17 but he would not be the first or the last "minor" prospect not to make an impact at IC senior level. He has made his decision and best of luck to him but not sure has pulled up any branches with Connacht either." Funnily enough he nearly always played as the spare defender for the county minors with the other two being the designated man markers.
t.g (Galway) - Posts: 114 - 04/02/2026 09:24:46
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Replying To jobseekersbent: "From Armagh match:
Gleeson 4 - First half kickouts were only ok but 2nd half was a disaster and the stats don't lie. They need to try Flaherty for a few games and see if there is an improvement.
Glynn 8 - Rock solid and did as good a job can be done under the rules.
Fitz 6 - Poor on the ball and coughed up a free.
McGrath 7 - Solid enough.
O'Laoi 8 - Created the goal, won a few kickouts scored a point and won some turnovers. Could be championship starter if he keeps it up and stays fit. Very quick player.
McHugh 7 - Won some big turnovers and was driving forward. Needs to add some scoring power.
Molloy 6 - Good goal bullet shot. Lucky not to get black and struggled defensively.
Barret 4 - Took on a shot when recycling would have been better and didn't impact kickouts or midfield.
Kelly 6 - Some good defensive work to prevent goals in 2nd half and got on the ball more in 2nd half. Like McHugh he needs to add some scores.
DOF 5 - Not great and rightly subbed off. Needs to be taking his chance or he will be impact player again.
Mulhearn 5 - One good pass for McDonagh point but silly black card and well marshalled.
Silke 7 - Defensively was good but still no forward attributes.
O McDonagh 7 - No score but the 2 shoulders got our first point and he always showed for the ball. Good start.
Finnerty 10 - Excellent.
F McDonagh 7 - Good point and made himself awkward for Finnerty's goal.
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McDaid 8 - Instant impact and worked so hard.
Tierney 7 - Great finish for the goal.
McGlinchey 7 - So calm and made an impact.
Walsh 6 - Good point from play but missed a free you would expect him to get.
McGrath 8 - Great point and workrate. Big impact again.
Cogger 5 - Very lucky that Armagh didn't score a goal from his poor handpass from the short kickout." O'Laoi did the switch alright but Molloy's run was the killer there - ran from wing back position to be the free man.
It would have taken a lot for Molloy to get black card there as it was really a tackle and not a block. Those shoulders to chest to get at ball are most often given as yellow or red if too high.
I am biased as I think Cogger is a serious player but tough ask to be immediately put under pressure first touch of ball - short kickout not the option at the time. He was involved in a couple of other moves later, 5 is a bit harsh.
Agree on the others, Silke, Kelly, McHugh need to be getting scores.
Barret & Gleeson were the 2 standout poor performances.
The others I wouldn't worry too much about - DOF will almost certainly be impact player when Darcy, McDaid, Maher back fit & thompson back. Cogger impact player - not sure who else is a good enough full back line option if Glynn/McGrath have to go off - obviously Sean Kelly/Liam Silke but both already on field.
Mulhern will come on & worth sticking with him.
Not sure what to be done with Fitz as would worry changing keeper & FB, Kelly probably not option for FB...
systematic (Galway) - Posts: 243 - 04/02/2026 11:21:45
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McHugh performs his defensive duties well, but there must also be a scoring threat. Opposition defences have picked up on this weakness and are prepared to stand off him in the 2 point scoring range. This allows them a lot of time to re-set, and for Galway it just becomes a rinse/repeat exercise. Antaine O'Laoi was such a promising creative player, but I gather he's now committed to soccer.
AnCrúiscínLán (Galway) - Posts: 110 - 04/02/2026 12:55:17
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The Galway GAA app and website seem to be down last week or so and it had been pretty decent
League should be starting in next month or so no word on fixtures yet
jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1923 - 04/02/2026 16:40:39
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